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Operations Officer

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is located near Greer, South Carolina, midway between Greenville and Spartanburg. The airport is the second busiest airport in South Carolina with nearly 1.1 million enplanements in 2017.

The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, similar to many of the nation’s top 100 commercial service airports, is a political subdivision of the State of South Carolina that operates without taxpayer subsidy.

The Airport's Mission

We begin each day fully committed to finding new ways to achieve our mission to advance the economic prosperity of the region by providing a safe, convenient, user-friendly, and cost competitive air transportation system connecting the region with the nation and world.

The Airport's Values

SAFETY & SECURITY: We embrace them as our priority.

EXCELLENCE: We are committed to ensuring excellence in all we do.

INNOVATION: We embrace innovative solutions and are always ready for change.

INTEGRITY: We are dedicated to honest and ethical practices.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We accept responsibility for our actions.

TEAMWORK: We think and act like one team, bonded by mutual trust and respect.

There are six major airlines at GSP: Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. Combined, these airlines offer:

• An average of 50 nonstop daily departures

• Nonstop service to 19 major cities and 19 major airports across the U.S.

Over 119 million pounds of cargo are loaded on and off planes every year at GSP. The airport also handles over 1000 just in time cargo (hot shot) flights each year.

Position Summary (Primary Function)

Under direct supervision, performs assigned duties in both the Operations Office and Airport Operation Center (AOC); manages use of airport facilities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains airport compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 77 and 139, Transportation Security Regulation (TSR) Part 1542, and all other applicable statutes, regulations and requirements and ensures the safety and security of all airport users. Communicates and assists all airport stakeholders.

Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Coordinates airport operations during assigned shift, ensuring the safety and security of the public, tenants and airport staff

Maintains current knowledge of all Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport rules, regulations, and policies. Assists in establishing policies, procedures, and practices governing the operation of airport terminals, runways, roads, and grounds.

Coordinates with the Facilities Department on airfield repairs; airfield lighting; janitorial; maintenance of main terminal and grounds

Assists the Operations Department to ensure compliance with FAA and TSA regulatory requirements

Under direct supervision ensures that all airport operations comply with FAR Part 139, Part 77, TSR Part 1542 and other applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations.

Under direct supervision conducts periodic, daily, and as necessary, continuous inspections of runways, taxiways and other airport facilities to identify and document damage, deterioration, debris, and other unsafe or non-compliant conditions

Under direct supervision coordinates use of airport facilities by air carrier, air cargo, military and charter aircraft operators

Trains and tests airport employees on movement area operating procedures

Under direct supervision implements wildlife control procedures and ensures compliance with the Airport’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and applicable Federal and State regulations

Under direct supervision implements snow and ice control procedures and ensures compliance with the Airport’s Snow and Ice Control Plan

Issues and files Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) to report all conditions that impact the safe operations of aircraft and ensures that they are promptly communicated to the FAA, air carriers and other airport users

Enforces compliance with the Airport Rules and Regulations and the Airport Security Program

Performs other functions as requested by the Director of Operations to ensure Airport compliance and the safety and security of airport tenants and the public

The ability to obtain AAAE, Certified Member (C.M.) designation within twenty-four (24) months of employment

Latitude/Independent Judgment/Accuracy

Diligence must be exercised when handling confidential information

Reasonable care for equipment/process will prevent injury/damage

Responsible for own work but must coordinate work with others

Working Conditions

The Airport Operations Center operates 24/7; tours of duty to include weekends and holidays. Position requires rotating shift assignments and some overtime duty. May be subject to recall outside of scheduled tours of duty.

The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

The noise level in the outside work environment can be moderate to loud based on location or the aircraft movement in the area.

Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception. This employee is required to have the visual acuity to analyze data and figures and operate a computer.

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